Mitsuoka created a new version of Himiko

The original roadster will be presented in the internal Japanese car market in a variant with convertible top. Former versions Himiko were equipped only with a rigid collapsible roof.

Mitsuoka Himiko thanks by Mazda MX-5

Mitsuoka is going to begin sales in Japan of Himiko roadsters. technical base for a roadster — the model of Mazda MX-5. The present generation of Mazda MX-5 is offered both with usual roof and with convertible top, however, Himiko has been presented in Japan only with rigid roof.

The car is equipped with the 2,0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine which is present and at MX-5. In a combination with a 5-step mechanical gear box, engine power makes 170HP, at a choice of a 6-step automatic transmission — 162HP.

In interior of differences at a novelty practically is not present not only from former Himiko, but also from actually Mazda MX-5. Only materials: armchairs is made from red genuine leather, on a front panel of an insert from a natural tree etc.

Novelty cost is high enough, as, however, and the majority of models Mitsuoka. In Japan the car will be offered at the price from 4,880,000 yens ($56,500US or 43,400 euros). In total will be created only twenty similar cars. All of them are intended for sale only in Japan.

Mitsuoka Himiko Classic Edition

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Nissan Viewt by Mitsuoka Motors

The car is modernised about conformity to the Japanese standards of safety and now completely answers them, keeping original appearance.

Not ordinary Mitsuoka Motor

Perhaps, the most unusual among all Japanese motor-car manufacturers — Mitsuoka Motors — continues to go own by, anywhere not turning off, despite of safety rules changing towards strengthening. Modernisation of model Viewt which for the first time was issued in 1993 and now presented in second generation becomes the next proof to it.

For basis Mitsuoka Viewt known minicar Nissan March (in Europe — Micra), but stylised under the British automobile design of 50th of last century is taken. It is supposed, that a basis for formation of shape Viewt became Jaguar MkII that managed to achieve change of forward and back part March, having left a roof line, doorways and salon practically without changes.

After modernisation Viewt loses in originality of shape a little because new requirements to safety of pedestrians forbid installation on new cars of the bumpers supporting dimensions. Thus, Viewt loses the chromeplated bumpers with canines which especially accurately corresponded to shape of the car of 50th years, and not only British.

Retrobasis Mitsuoka Viewt

In an interior practically without changes, except for the occurrence of new level of furnish simulating a natural tree on the forward console and an instrument guard. Armchairs Viewt are sheathed, as before, by a natural skin.

It's necessary to add, that it, perhaps, last restyling Viewt as next year alternation of generations Nissan March is expected that will cause necessity of creation new Viewt.

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